As women professional athletes, you have to have respect for every player and individual. Beyond that, it doesn't matter what your interests are. People can have their own lives.

Athletes are extremists. When they're training, it's laser focus.

Female athletes are supposed to be toned down. You're always supposed to talk about the team and never stand out.

One thing I've learned through all the ups and downs is that if you're doing things right, then you have a core group of people. Not just a core group like your homies or your buddies, but a group of people that has a good influence on you, who you respect and admire, and you know that if they're on your side, you're doing something right.

I need a life outside of soccer. So I very much welcome, you know, new love interests and dating and friends and family.

I think people have different definitions of team unity. My definition is doing whatever it takes to win, what makes a great team; it's performance on the field, respect on the field.